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About Andrew L. Mills

Andrew Mills is the author of the Archibald Mercer - colonial detective series of novels, as well as nonfiction historical pieces. His focus on making history engaging, exciting, and accessible includes participating in historical reenactments in his native Virginia. In addition, he often hosts Virginia Time Travel, a cable television show which explores life in Virginia, both past and present. Mills has also been featured on C-Span and Destination America.

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It is with great joy I can say Archibald Mercer’s case of the Female Stranger is now available at the Alexandria Visitors Center in Alexandria, VA. Be sure to stop by and get your copy today! Advertisements

In 1871, the first published story of a possible heir to George Washington was printed in Indiana in regards to his relationship with the first governor of the state, Thomas Posey. According to family lore, Posey was the illegitimate child of Washington. Friends of the family who knew Posey claimed the physical similarities between the … Continue reading The Curious Case of Thomas Posey →

Archibald Mercer traveled down this path to the home of George Washington. The view of the house would impress the visitor so much that they would want to reach the front door and meet the great man. Today, people who visit Mount Vernon can see this very same view from the Old Mount Vernon Highway.

He was born Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier. However, he is better known in the United States by a single name: Lafayette. The irony with his name is that even in this one word, it is still spelled wrong. When addressing, the correct title is Marquis de la Fayette. The confusion occurred as American soldiers and officers would combine the la and Fayette to create the singular Lafayette. In doing so, a historical inaccuracy would occur which r